Federal Register: December 27, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 248)
DOCID: FR Doc E6-22098
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration
NOTICE: NOTICES
ACTION: Reports and guidance documents; availability, etc.:
SUBJECT CATEGORY:
Restoring America's Travel Brand: A National Strategy to Compete for International Visitors; Request for Information
DOCUMENT SUMMARY:
General Information
Document Type: Special Notice.
Solicitation Number: ReferenceNumber.
Posted Date: December 27, 2006.
Original Response Date: January 24, 2007.
Requesting Office Address
Department of Commerce, Office of Travel and Tourism Industries (OTTI), 14th & Constitution Avenue, NW, Room 1003, Washington, DC 20230.
Description/Background
In support of competitive goals established by the President of the
United States, and in response to the white paper entitled Restoring
America's Brand, A National Strategy to Compete for International
Visitors, that was recently submitted to the Secretary of Commerce by
the U.S. Travel and Tourism Advisory Board (TTAB), the U.S. Department
of Commerce (DOC), International Trade Administration (ITA), Office of Travel & Tourism Industries (OTTI), is issuing this
[[Page 77726]]
Request for Information (RFI) for assistance by interested government
agencies, organizations, and industry businesses. The information requested may include:
[fxsp0]TourismStrategy.pdf.
[cir] making it easier for people to visit by balancing hospitality with security,
[cir] asking people to visit the United States through a nationally coordinated marketing program, and
[cir] demonstrating the value of travel and tourism to the nation's economy.
[cir] sustainable tourism development,
[cir] medical tourism,
[cir] cultural heritage tourism development,
[cir] technical training/tours for businesstobusiness
development,
[cir] education exchanges or attendance,
[cir] publicprivate partnerships, or
[cir] infrastructure challenges, to name a few.
Comments will serve in the development of policies and programs to be implemented by the federal government concerning the tourism sector.
The Government encourages both rigorous and creative solutions in response to this RFI.
How to Respond
The Department of Commerce is asking respondents to provide written input concerning any and all recommendations contained within the white paper submitted by the Travel and Tourism Advisory Board and other aspects of travel and tourism that may not be addressed in the white paper.
All responses should be emailed to either of the following members
of the Office of Travel and Tourism Industries:
julie.heizer@mail.doc.gov or Cynthia.warshaw@mail.doc.gov.
Please use reference: 2006 RFI Restoring America's Travel Brand, A National Strategy to Compete for International Visitors in the subject line of all correspondence. Please submit responses by January 19, 2007.
Input provided through this RFI may be representative of the collective opinion from a membershipwide survey of a travel and tourism industry trade association, or it can be submitted as the opinion of a single person. Any opinions or information received that are not specific to travel and tourism related issues will not be considered.
This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked ``Proprietary'' will be handled accordingly. Responses to the RFI will not be returned. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice will not be considered an offer and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Interested parties are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI.
Additional information on the Travel and Tourism Advisory Board and the white paper submission may also be found at the Office of Travel & Tourism Industries Web site at: http://www.tinet.ita.doc.gov. Points of Contact
Julie Heizer, Deputy Director, Industry Relations, Phone 202.482.4904, Fax 202.482.2887, Email julie.heizer@mail.doc.gov
Cynthia Warshaw, International Trade Specialist, Phone
202.482.4601, Fax 202.482.2887, Email Cynthia.warshaw@mail.doc.gov. Place of Performance
Address: Washington, DC.
Postal Code: 20230.
Country: United States.
You will find the RFI on the OTTI Web site at: http://www.tinet.ita.doc.gov/ .
Dated: December 20, 2006.
Helen N. Marano,
Director, Office of Travel & Tourism Industries.
[FR Doc. E622098 Filed 122606; 8:45 am]
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SUMMARY:
Restoring America's Travel Brand, National Strategy to Compete for International Visitors; information request,
DOCUMENT BODY 2:
General Information
Document Type: Special Notice.
Solicitation Number: ReferenceNumber.
Posted Date: December 27, 2006.
Original Response Date: January 24, 2007.
Requesting Office Address
Department of Commerce, Office of Travel and Tourism Industries (OTTI), 14th & Constitution Avenue, NW, Room 1003, Washington, DC 20230.
Description/Background
In support of competitive goals established by the President of the
United States, and in response to the white paper entitled Restoring
America's Brand, A National Strategy to Compete for International
Visitors, that was recently submitted to the Secretary of Commerce by
the U.S. Travel and Tourism Advisory Board (TTAB), the U.S. Department
of Commerce (DOC), International Trade Administration (ITA), Office of Travel & Tourism Industries (OTTI), is issuing this
[[Page 77726]]
Request for Information (RFI) for assistance by interested government
agencies, organizations, and industry businesses. The information requested may include:
[fxsp0]TourismStrategy.pdf.
[cir] making it easier for people to visit by balancing hospitality with security,
[cir] asking people to visit the United States through a nationally coordinated marketing program, and
[cir] demonstrating the value of travel and tourism to the nation's economy.
[cir] sustainable tourism development,
[cir] medical tourism,
[cir] cultural heritage tourism development,
[cir] technical training/tours for businesstobusiness
development,
[cir] education exchanges or attendance,
[cir] publicprivate partnerships, or
[cir] infrastructure challenges, to name a few.
Comments will serve in the development of policies and programs to be implemented by the federal government concerning the tourism sector.
The Government encourages both rigorous and creative solutions in response to this RFI.
How to Respond
The Department of Commerce is asking respondents to provide written input concerning any and all recommendations contained within the white paper submitted by the Travel and Tourism Advisory Board and other aspects of travel and tourism that may not be addressed in the white paper.
All responses should be emailed to either of the following members
of the Office of Travel and Tourism Industries:
julie.heizer@mail.doc.gov or Cynthia.warshaw@mail.doc.gov.
Please use reference: 2006 RFI Restoring America's Travel Brand, A National Strategy to Compete for International Visitors in the subject line of all correspondence. Please submit responses by January 19, 2007.
Input provided through this RFI may be representative of the collective opinion from a membershipwide survey of a travel and tourism industry trade association, or it can be submitted as the opinion of a single person. Any opinions or information received that are not specific to travel and tourism related issues will not be considered.
This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked ``Proprietary'' will be handled accordingly. Responses to the RFI will not be returned. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice will not be considered an offer and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Interested parties are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI.
Additional information on the Travel and Tourism Advisory Board and the white paper submission may also be found at the Office of Travel & Tourism Industries Web site at: http://www.tinet.ita.doc.gov. Points of Contact
Julie Heizer, Deputy Director, Industry Relations, Phone 202.482.4904, Fax 202.482.2887, Email julie.heizer@mail.doc.gov
Cynthia Warshaw, International Trade Specialist, Phone
202.482.4601, Fax 202.482.2887, Email Cynthia.warshaw@mail.doc.gov. Place of Performance
Address: Washington, DC.
Postal Code: 20230.
Country: United States.
You will find the RFI on the OTTI Web site at: http://www.tinet.ita.doc.gov/ .
Dated: December 20, 2006.
Helen N. Marano,
Director, Office of Travel & Tourism Industries.
[FR Doc. E622098 Filed 122606; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3510DRP